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NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY

MINUTES

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

June 16, 2014

8:00 PM, APR/Library

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Mr. Michael Sprague, President

Mr. Joel Rubin, Vice President

Mr. Edward Cammarata, Trustee

Ms. Sally Diaz, Trustee

Mr. Mathew Ross, Trustee

Mr. William Snyder, Trustee

Mr. G.C. Vaghasia, Trustee

Mr. Bert Ammerman, Interim Chief School Administrator

Mrs. Louise Napolitano, School Business Administrator

CALL TO ORDER: Time: 8:00pm

FLAG SALUTE:

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT ABSENT ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIME

Mr. Michael Sprague, President √

Mr. Joel Rubin, Vice President √

Mr. Edward Cammarata, Trustee √

Ms. Sally Diaz, Trustee √

Mr. Mathew Ross, Trustee √

Mr. William Snyder, Trustee √

Mr. G.C. Vaghasia, Trustee √

Faculty Members___2___

Community Members___7____

Norwood

Public

School

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Regular Meeting – June 16, 2014

OPEN PUBLIC PORTION MEETING ACT STATEMENT:

Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of New Jersey 1975,

notice of this meeting, its date, time and place have been posted on the Board’s official

bulletin board, and it has been delivered to The Record newspaper circulated in the

District at least 48 hours prior to the time for this meeting. The Board will meet in

executive session immediately following to discuss personnel and contractual matters.

DISCUSSION OF CORRESPONDENCE:

INFORMATIONAL ATTACHMENTS:

June 2014 Calendar (Attachment A)

June Enrollment Report (Attachment B)

June Child Study Team Student Count (Attachment C)

MEETING CALENDAR

Date TIME PLACE PURPOSE

July 17, 2014 7:30PM APR/School Library Combined Meeting

August 18, 2014 7:30PM APR/School Library Combined Meeting

PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT:

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. Finance Committee-Mr. Sprague, Chair

2. Building & Grounds-Mr. Cammarata, Chair – Met with Liza Tish and new

tables were ordered, as requested. The water fountains have been fixed, as

requested.

3. Negotiations/Performance & Evaluation-Mr. Rubin, Chair

4. Curriculum/Technology/Policy-Mr. Ross, Chair – Advised the PTO of where

their donation would be spent.

5. School Business Administrator-Mrs. Napolitano

6. Chief School Administrator-Mr. Ammerman – Thank you, to the PTO, for the

$39,000 donation towards our Technology. This is a wonderful opportunity for

Norwood’s Technology department. The donation will be accepted at the July 17th

meeting.

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ACTION ITEMS:

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Motion to Approve the Minutes of:

May 5, 2014 - Work Session & Executive Session Meetings

May 12, 2014 – Special Meeting & Executive Session Meetings

May 19, 2014 – Regular & Executive Session Meetings

Moved by: Mr. Rubin

Seconded by: Mr. Vaghasia

Vote: All In Favor

BOARD MEMBER AYE NAY ABSTAINED ABSENT








II. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, the Administrative Committee recommends the following

resolution(s):

Motion to approve Administrative items “A1 –A21” & “A24”

Moved by: Mr. Rubin

Seconded by: Mr. Ross

Vote: All In Favor









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A1. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

approve, as per the Chief School Administrator’s report, all actions taken as they

relate to HIB Policy #5131.8. Two May incidents were reported at the Work

Session meeting, one of these determined to be HIB.

A2. CST Services/Placements (Enclosure 1)

approve the child study team services/placements as per Enclosure 1.

A3. Personnel-New Hire

approve the following appointments for the 2014-2015 in accordance with the

2012-2013 salary schedule between the Norwood Board of Education and the

Norwood Education Association, until such time as a successor agreement is

reached:

NAME POSITION RATE EFFECTIVE

Megan O’Neill Guidance

Counselor

MA, Step 1,

$47,766

Benefit Eligible

9/1/14

A4. Personnel-Additional Days

approve Karen Rockefeller to work 2 days per month from July 2014 – December

2014 at her current daily rate of $450.00.

A5. Superintendent’s Caps (Enclosure 2)

approve the attached Resolution which would repeal the cap on superintendent

compensation and would prohibit the education commissioner from regulating the

maximum salary a district may pay its superintendent. This item has drawn a lot

of publicity.

A6. Supervisor of Instruction, K-4 (Enclosure 3)

approve the employment agreement between Frances Orefice and the Norwood

Board of Education for Ms. Frances Orefice to serve as Supervisor of Instruction

in the Norwood Public School district at the annual salary of $90,203.00 for the

period beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.

A7. Extra Compensation

approve extra compensation for 2014-2015 school year in the amount of $12,000

payable in accordance with the regular salary schedule for Ms. Frances Orefice in

consideration of the additional responsibilities for the implementation of

TEACHNJ and ACHIEVENJ and to perform any and all District-wide

responsibilities necessary to assist the Interim Superintendent of Schools. A8. Supervisor of Instruction, 5-8 (Enclosure 4)

approve the employment agreement between Mary R. McCormack and the

Norwood Board of Education for Ms. McCormack to serve as Supervisor of

Instruction in the Norwood Public School district at the annual salary of

$90,203.00 for the period beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.

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A9. Extra Compensation

approve extra compensation for 2014-2015 school year in the amount of $12,000

payable in accordance with the regular salary schedule for Ms. Mary R.

McCormack in consideration of the additional responsibilities for the

implementation of TEACHNJ and ACHIEVENJ and to perform any and all

District-wide responsibilities necessary to assist the Interim Superintendent of

Schools.

A10. Supervisor of Building and Grounds (Enclosure 5)

re-approve the employment agreement between Mark Meyers and the Norwood

Public School district at the annual salary of $74,649 for the period beginning

July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.

A11. Network Administrator (Enclosure 6) re-approve the employment agreement between Chris Rzucidlo and the Norwood

Public School district at the annual salary of $58,194.00 for the period beginning


A12. Confidential Secretary to the CSA (Enclosure 7) re-approve the employment agreement between Roseann Vetter and the Norwood



A13. Support Staff (Enclosure 8 revised) approve the Support Staff for the 2014-2015 School Year as listed in Enclosure

No. 8.

A14. Lunch Duty for the 2014-2015 School Year (Enclosure 9)

approve Lunch Duty coverage by the teachers for the 2014-2015 School Year at

the approved negotiated rate per 55 minute session.

A15. Lunch Duty for the 2014-2015 School Year

approve Lunch Duty coverage by the following Special Needs aides for the 2014-

2015 School Year at the approved negotiated rate per 55 minute session:

Katherine Argenti

Linda Cappodona

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A16. Emergency Drills

post-approve the following Fire and Security Drills held in the 2013-2014

school year:

Fire Drill Security Drill

September 9, 2013 September 27,2013

October 29, 2013 October 7, 2013

November 20, 2013 November 25, 2013

December 4, 2013 December 20, 2013

January 13, 2014 January 30, 2014

February 25, 2014 February 28, 2014

March 11, 2014 March 21, 2014

April 21, 2014 April 24, 2014

May 20, 2014 May 29, 2014

June 11, 2014 June 12, 2014

A17. Security Drill (Enclosure 10)

approve the Security Drill Statement of Assurance, certifying that, pursuant to

18A:41-1, all requirements have been met relating to the practicing of school

security drills.

A18. Personnel- Summer Hours for Nurse

approve Anna Froeder to work 22 days during the month of July 2014 while the

Region III summer program is in session, the cost for her hours will be

reimbursed by Northern Valley.

A19. Personnel – Summer Hours

approve the following to work additional summer hours:

Name Assignment Number of Days Daily Rate

Michelle Rienas Library/Media 5 276.58

Catherine Stanzione Child Study 10 344.45

Debra Cicchetti Child Study 10 372.21

Bonnie Malora Child Study 10 402.08

Salaries noted are from the 2012-2013 salary schedule between the Norwood Board of

Education and the Norwood Education Association, until such time a successor agreement

is reached.

A20. Bilingual/ESL Three-Year Program Plan (Enclosure 18)

approve the enclosed Bilingual/ESL Three-Year Plan for 2014-2017.

A21. Confidential Secretary to the BA (Enclosure 19)

approve the employment agreement between Susan Sullivan and the Norwood



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A22. TABLED Rescind Personnel-Position Change:

rescind the following personnel position change:

Debra Cicchetti From: Full Time

Social Worker

To: .7 FTE Social

Worker

$52,108.70 9/1/14-

6/30/15

A23. TABLED Personnel-Position Change & Shared Service Agreement:

approve the following personnel:

Debra Cicchetti Full Time Social

Worker

$74,441.00

9/1/14-

6/30/15

approve the recommendation of the Chief School Administrator to enter into

a shared service agreement with the Northvale Board of Education whereas

Norwood will pay 75% of social worker’s health benefit costs and Northvale

will pay 25% and each District will be responsible for .5 of Social Workers

contract.

Salary is in accordance with the 2012-2013 salary schedule between the

Norwood Board of Education and the Norwood Education Association, until

such time as a successor agreement is reached.

A24. Stipend Positions

approve the following stipend positions for 2014-2015:

Position Name Amount *

Art Club Marie Cooper $500.00/year

Grade Eight Advisor Lauren Rondinelli $1,075.00/year

Grade Eight Advisor Christie DeStefano $1,075.00/year

Boys Basketball, Interscholastic Leigh Bomzer $2,200.00/session per team

Girls Basketball, Interscholastic Matthew Mirabito $2,200.00/session per team

Coed Soccer Leigh Bomzer $1,850.00/season per sport

Cricket Court Maijean O’Donnell $525.00/year

Cross Country Jordan Henshaw $500.00/year

Safety Squad Lynne DiGiorgio $550.00/year

Sub Caller Grace Brigida $2200.00/year

Music Show Coordinator Courtney Bullen $4,000.00/year

Student Council Advisor, K-8 Marijean O’Donnell $1,900.00/year

Track and Field Coach Paul D’Errico $1,625.00/year

Track and Field Coach Vito DeLaura $1,625.00/year

Yearbook Advisor Vito DeLaura $1,625.00/year

*Stipend amounts are in accordance with the 2012-2013 schedule between the

Norwood Board of Education and the Norwood Education Association, until such

time a successor agreement is reached.

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III. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, the Administrative Committee recommends the following

resolution(s):

Motion to approve Curriculum items “C1-C 2”

Moved by: Mr. Ross


Vote: All In Favor









C1. Courses for Approval

approve the following course(s) for approval:

a. Name: Stephanie Gadaleta

Course: Corrections of Learning Disabilities

Credits: Three (3)

Date: August 2014 thru December 2014

Institution: Fairleigh Dickinson University

b. Name: Alaina Rausa

Course: Literature for Younger Children

Credits: Two (2)

Date: May 2014 thru July 2014

Institution: Columbia University: The Teachers College

c. Name: Alaina Rausa

Course: Introduction to Special Education

Credits: Three (3)

Date: July 2014 thru August 2014

Institution: Columbia University: The Teachers College

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d. Name: Laurie Princing

Course: Exploration of Classroom Inquiry

Credits: Three (3)

Date: August 2014

Institution: The College of NJ

C2. Shared Reading Literacy Project

- approve Ms. Della Bella’s 3rd

grade classes to walk to Norwood Preschool for

a Shared Reading Literacy Project.

- approve the first grade class to walk to 907 Blanch Avenue, Norwood

(Henshaw house) for a Frog Release.

IV. FINANCE COMMITTEE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, the Finance Committee recommends the following resolution(s)

Motion to approve Administrative item “F1-F23” Moved by: Mr. Rubin Seconded by: Mr. Vaghasia Vote: All In Favor









F1. Disbursements

post-approve May 31, 2014 disbursements totaling $121,186.53 having been

audited and found correct and warrants issued therefore.

approve June 16, 2014 disbursements totaling $138,025.24 having been audited

and found correct and warrants issued therefore.

post-approve the wire transfer of funds in the amount of $516,657.07 from the

General Account to Payroll Accounts to cover payroll expenditures for the month

of May, 2014.

F2. Transfers/Certification of Budgetary Status (Enclosure 11) authorize the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to make appropriation

transfers with the Current Expense account of the 2013-2014 budget as of

May 31, 2014 as per Enclosure.

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F3. Financial Reports

accept the Treasurer’s and Secretary’s Reports for the month of May, 2014,

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e)*, we certify that as of June 16, 2014, after a

review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section)and

upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our

knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of

N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(b)* and that sufficient funds are available to meet the

District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

F4. Tax Payment Schedule approve the 2014-2015 tax payment schedule:

Payment Date Current Exp. Debt Service Amount Due

1 07/15/14 $751,325.50 $36,645.67 $787,971.17

2 08/15/14 $751,325.50 $36,645.67 $787,971.17

3 09/15/14 $751,325.50 $36,645.67 $787,971.17

4 10/15/14 $751,325.50 $36,645.67 $787,971.17

5 11/15/14 $751,325.50 $36,645.67 $787,971.17

6 12/15/14 $751,325.50 $36,645.67 $787,971.17

7 01/15/15 $751,325.33 $36,645.50 $787,970.83

8 02/15/15 $751,325.33 $36,645.50 $787,970.83

9 03/15/15 $751,325.33 $36,645.50 $787,970.83

10 04/15/15 $751,325.33 $36,645.50 $787,970.83

11 05/15/15 $751,325.33 $36,645.50 $787,970.83

12 06/15/15 $751,325.33 $36,645.50 $787,970.83

F5. There is no F5 Resolution as it was inadvertantly mis-numbered.

F6. Student Insurance (Enclosure 12)

approve the renewal of student/athletic accident insurance at a cost of $2,880.00

underwritten by Berkley Life and Health Insurance Company with the voluntary

Student Accident Program through Markel Insurance Co. for the 2014-2015

school year.

F7. Discard List (Enclosure 13)

discard the items on Enclosure 13 which are obsolete and all useable parts

salvaged.

F8. Tuition Student 2014-2015

approve the admittance of student #NPS01 for the 2014-2015 school year at the

State of NJ, Department of Education established tuition rate of $12,318.00.

F9. Delta Dental Contract (Enclosure 14)

approve the renewal contract with Delta Dental for the 2014-2015 school year

at a monthly cost of $109.62 per employee, which is the same as the previous

school year.

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F10. West Bergen Mental Healthcare (Enclosure 15)

approve the contract for risk assessment and school clearances with West Bergen

Mental Healthcare as a shared service agreement with Bergen County Region III

Districts.

F11. Transfer of Funds

- post approve the transfer of funds as per the Auditor from Fidelity

Investments to Mariners Bank Capital Project in the amount of $43,448.72.

- approve closing the Fidelity Account.

F12. Sick Pay

- approve the sick leave compensation for Patricia Evans in accordance with

the agreement with the Norwood Education Association of $8,645.00.

- approve the sick leave compensation for Barbara Gastaldo in accordance

with the agreement with the Norwood Education Association of $8,645.00.

- approve the sick leave compensation for Susan Stigliano in accordance with

the agreement with the Norwood Education Association of $4,400.00.

F13. Building Use 2013-2014

post-approve use of the Patio for the purpose of 8th

grade sponsored Bake

Sale on Tuesday, May 21st from 3:00pm – 4:00pm.

approve the use of the front hallway for the purpose of the PTO Tennis

Registration on 6/19/14 from 7pm – 8pm.

approve the use of the Cafeteria for the purpose of the PTO Handprint

Fundraiser on 6/23/14 from 2:45pm – 3:30pm.

F14. Building Use 2014-2015

approve the use of the gym for the purpose of basketball camp by BSAK

Basketball, LLC from August 11th

– 15th

, August 18th

– 22nd

from

8:30am – 2:30pm.

approve the use of the APR for the purpose of Cub Scout Pack 120

Meetings on 9/17/14, 10/22/14, 11/19/14, 12/10/14, 1/21/15, 2/18/15,

3/18/15, 4/14/15, 5/20/15, 6/17/15, 7/22/15, 8/19/15.

use of the APR for the purpose of the 8th

Grade PTO Graduation Breakfast

on June 24, 2014 from 7:30am – 10:30am.

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F15. Summer Help

Approve the following summer custodial help:

Peter Lieb 1st year

Michael Esposito 1st year

Jason Shepard 2nd

year

Greg Brunck 3rd

year

As per the following schedule:

1st year $7.75

2nd

year $8.25

3rd

year $8.75

4th

year $9.25

5th

year $9.75.

F16. NESBIG Professional Contracts (Enclosure 16)

approve renewing the professional contracts and service contracts for fund year

2014-2015 as per Enclosure 16.

F17. Rates for Rental of School Building and Grounds approve the fee schedule for the renting of the school building and grounds as

follows:

Building: $250.00/use for profit organization for 4-hour minimum

$125.00/use for non-profit organization for 4-hour minimum

Additional cost of appropriate custodian coverage is required.

F18. Capital Reserve

approve the contribution to the Capital Reserve Account as coordinated by the

auditor to transfer surplus over $250,000 to the Capital Reserve Account.

F19. Landscaping Proposal

approve the second year of the five year contract with the Borough of Norwood

for landscape maintenance services in the amount of $11,500.00, which is the

same cost as last year.

F20. Risk Management Consultant Agreement, (Enclosure 17) approve the Risk Management Renewal Agreement for the 2014-2015 school

year.

F21. Employee Benefits Consulting Agreement (Enclosure 20)

approve G.R. Murray to provide consulting services for the 2014-2015 school

year for medical, prescription, and flexible spending accounts at a cost of

$7,000.

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F22. Discard List

approve discarding the following obsolete books:

- Life Science-Silver Burdett, copyright 1990 – 63 books

- Lab Manual-Exploring Life Science copyright 1995 – 68 books

F23. Recommend that the Board approve the Roofing Replacement to Arch

Concept Construction Company at a cost of $136,210.00 with State

funding of 40% of cost as approved by the Rod Grant application from

the State of New Jersey.

New Business - none

Old Business - none

Public Participation

Moved by: Mr. Rubin


Time: 8:26pm

Ms. Minch inquired about the 7:30am special meeting of May 12th

. She wanted to

understand that at that meeting the majority of the BOE voted yes.

In those Fact Finder recommendations, parent/teacher conferences would be

exchanged for 2 minimum days in December to reduce administrative meetings,

to offset the hours.

Ms. Minch questioned if this was the only sticking point between the board and

the NEA. Mr. Rubin replied that other issues were addressed and a counter

proposal was discussed but Association did not respond to the Fact Finder.

The school year is ending along with another year with no contract. It has been

reported that the Board has agreed with the Fact Finding recommendation and the

NEA does not agree. September will be status quo.

F. Balante discussed his cracked iPad and he will continue to fight for what is

right. He was told he could present witnesses.

Mr. Ammerman made a decision that the witnesses will meett with him

individually, by appointment only. There are no security cameras in this area.

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Closed to the Public

Moved by: Mr. Rubin


Time: 8:38pm

Adjournment to Executive Session

RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act,

Chapter 231, P.L., the Board has the authority to adjourn to closed

session to discuss matters pertaining to Legal/Contractual/Personnel

Issues. Said matters will be made public upon their disposition.

Moved by: Mr. Rubin


Time: 8:39pm

Motion to adjourn the meeting from Executive Session

Moved by: Mr. Rubin

Seconded by: Ms. Diaz

Time: 9:45pm

Respectfully submitted,

Louise A. Napolitano

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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